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Japanese White Pine

Tagged as: large evergreen

Botanical Name: Pinus parviflora
Common Name: Japanese White Pine



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Pinus parviflora at The Morton Arboretum Pinus parviflora cone
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Height: 25-40' Spread: 25-40'
Habit/Form: Conical when young, spreading with age Rate: S Zone: 4-7
Cultural Requirements: Full sun; well-drained soil, tolerant of most soils; salt tolerant
Ornamental Characteristics: Strong horizontal branching; fine-textured, blue-green needles; scaly gray bark; thick leathery, terminal cones persist for years on tree
Use in the Landscape: Accent or specimen plant, good for small landscapes

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